Removal and Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Lincoln LS. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: Removing And Installing Of Transmission Selector Lever

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With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING .
Place the range selector lever in the D5 position.
Remove the center console. For additional information, refer to INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CONSOLE .
Remove the handle and cover.
1. Slide the cover down.
2. Remove the two screws.
3. Remove the handle and the cover.
Fig 2: Removing Shifter Handle And Cover
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Move the shifter bezel aside.

Fig 3: Identifying Shifter Bezel
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Remove the PRNDL indicator bulb from the electrical connector.

Fig 4: Removing PRNDL Indicator Bulb From Electrical Connector
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Disconnect the cable from the lever.
1. Remove the shift interlock cable from the bracket.
2. Disconnect the cable from the lever.
Fig 5: Locating Cable At Lever
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Disconnect the transmission shift cable from the shifter assembly.

Fig 6: Identifying Transmission Shift Cable Eyelet At Selector Lever Assembly
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Disconnect the 2 electrical connectors from the shifter assembly.

Fig 7: Disconnecting Electrical Connectors From Shifter Assembly
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Remove the 4 screws from the shift lever assembly base.
- To install, tighten to 7 Nm (62 lb-in).
Fig 8: Shift Lever Assembly Base Mounting Screws - With Torque Specification
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NOTE: A selector lever cable adjustment must be carried out after installation. For additional information, refer to SELECTOR LEVER CABLE ADJUSTMENT in this article.

To install, reverse the removal procedure.